Somatic Counselling in Bushey
I get it. I've been there. You seem confident, ambitious and are always there for others. People think you lead a great life but it doesn’t always feel that way. You got through childhood and teenage years and have lots to be grateful for. Despite all of your effort and achievement in life, something doesn't feel quite right. An anxious, nagging feeling sits in your mind and body and makes you uncomfortable in your own skin. You’ve ignored it and carried on but you have many questions. It’s frustrating and exhausting but something has prompted you to find answers. You want to be more relaxed within yourself and feel good enough.
I get it. I've been there. You seem confident, ambitious and are always there for others. People think you lead a great life but it doesn’t always feel that way. You got through childhood and teenage years and have lots to be grateful for. Despite all of your effort and achievement in life, something doesn't feel quite right. An anxious, nagging feeling sits in your mind and body and makes you uncomfortable in your own skin. You’ve ignored it and carried on but you have many questions. It’s frustrating and exhausting but something has prompted you to find answers. You want to be more relaxed within yourself and feel good enough.
My focus is to truly understand your problem and we work together as a team to get the results you need to move you from where you are now to where you want to be. To do that I use my 34 years of professional experience to help you get peace of mind. Formerly of Harley Street I am a qualified Psychotherapist and Counsellor registered with the UKCP. I have also counselled and trained therapists at Guys Hospital, London.
My focus is to truly understand your problem and we work together as a team to get the results you need to move you from where you are now to where you want to be. To do that I use my 34 years of professional experience to help you get peace of mind. Formerly of Harley Street I am a qualified Psychotherapist and Counsellor registered with the UKCP. I have also counselled and trained therapists at Guys Hospital, London.
Integrative counselling, drawing from approaches such as Person-Centred, Gestalt, CBT, ACT, and holistic somatic methods, can help you build self-awareness, mindfulness, emotional regulation, and self-acceptance in a safe, supportive space.
I can help you harmonise your mental and physical well-being. I can assist you in identifying and achieving your personal goals while addressing the issues causing distress, anxiety, and stress, recognising that true holistic wellness encompasses both mind and body. I'm here to provide guidance and support to help you achieve balance and overall wellbeing.
Integrative counselling, drawing from approaches such as Person-Centred, Gestalt, CBT, ACT, and holistic somatic methods, can help you build self-awareness, mindfulness, emotional regulation, and self-acceptance in a safe, supportive space.
I can help you harmonise your mental and physical well-being. I can assist you in identifying and achieving your personal goals while addressing the issues causing distress, anxiety, and stress, recognising that true holistic wellness encompasses both mind and body. I'm here to provide guidance and support to help you achieve balance and overall wellbeing.
Treatment includes a full assessment, flashback/nightmare prevention, anxiety and depression reduction, providimg tools and resources for you to use outside of sessions, emotional regulation, repair self-esteem and low self worth and fully process traumas, using specific trauma focussed techniques, including EMDR and somatic bodywork so that they don't hold power any more.
I'm a complex trauma and PTSD specialist. Trauma impacts us physically, mentally, energetically and emotionally. Depression and anxiety; anger; intrusive memories, flashbacks or nightmares; addictive or avoidant behaviours, stubborn negative beliefs and relationship difficulties. You might experience physical aches, pains for which the doctors can't find any cause or have had talking therapies previously that have left you feeling no better. Your symptoms may leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed and feeling a million miles away from the person that you want to be.
Treatment includes a full assessment, flashback/nightmare prevention, anxiety and depression reduction, providimg tools and resources for you to use outside of sessions, emotional regulation, repair self-esteem and low self worth and fully process traumas, using specific trauma focussed techniques, including EMDR and somatic bodywork so that they don't hold power any more.
I'm a complex trauma and PTSD specialist. Trauma impacts us physically, mentally, energetically and emotionally. Depression and anxiety; anger; intrusive memories, flashbacks or nightmares; addictive or avoidant behaviours, stubborn negative beliefs and relationship difficulties. You might experience physical aches, pains for which the doctors can't find any cause or have had talking therapies previously that have left you feeling no better. Your symptoms may leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed and feeling a million miles away from the person that you want to be.
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Whether you're seeking improved wellbeing, better tools to cope with stress, anxiety or depression, experiencing burnout or just ready to explore some changes that could bring you closer to the life you want to be living, Vanessa can support you in this process. Using an integrative approach grown from over a decade of experience within various mental health settings, Vanessa now works privately with individuals experiencing both common and complex challenges. She is experience in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, CBT, Mindfulness and Creative methods and is trained in Process Oriented Psychotherapy.
Whether you're seeking improved wellbeing, better tools to cope with stress, anxiety or depression, experiencing burnout or just ready to explore some changes that could bring you closer to the life you want to be living, Vanessa can support you in this process. Using an integrative approach grown from over a decade of experience within various mental health settings, Vanessa now works privately with individuals experiencing both common and complex challenges. She is experience in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, CBT, Mindfulness and Creative methods and is trained in Process Oriented Psychotherapy.
Do you suffer from anxiety? Feel depressed or struggle with unwanted emotions? I have helped a lot of people struggling with life and its many pressures and demands. I could also help you find a way forward with what may feel like impossible problems. I have worked with clients mainly in a general service, encountering all sorts of problems and working all kinds of developmental needs. I have also practised in an addictions setting and a bereavement service. I currently work in a rehabilitation service, in general counselling service and in private practice. I also offer a free assessment as a starting point.
Do you suffer from anxiety? Feel depressed or struggle with unwanted emotions? I have helped a lot of people struggling with life and its many pressures and demands. I could also help you find a way forward with what may feel like impossible problems. I have worked with clients mainly in a general service, encountering all sorts of problems and working all kinds of developmental needs. I have also practised in an addictions setting and a bereavement service. I currently work in a rehabilitation service, in general counselling service and in private practice. I also offer a free assessment as a starting point.
Has a recent or past negative experience left you feeling lost or stuck? Maybe you’ve tried to just get on with life but inside you still feel broken, replaying events in your mind and asking yourself why or how this happened. Perhaps you know what happened to you was traumatic or maybe you’ve told yourself it “wasn’t that bad”. Some days you seem to feel all the emotions all at once, and other days you feel nothing at all. Other people simply don’t understand, which may leave you feeling alone and like you don’t matter. You are not alone and you do matter. You deserve freedom and peace from your past experiences.
Has a recent or past negative experience left you feeling lost or stuck? Maybe you’ve tried to just get on with life but inside you still feel broken, replaying events in your mind and asking yourself why or how this happened. Perhaps you know what happened to you was traumatic or maybe you’ve told yourself it “wasn’t that bad”. Some days you seem to feel all the emotions all at once, and other days you feel nothing at all. Other people simply don’t understand, which may leave you feeling alone and like you don’t matter. You are not alone and you do matter. You deserve freedom and peace from your past experiences.
I work with a broad range of clients having built up years of experience in working with clients from many different settings. I particularly support those who need to rebuild their lives after Trauma, Loss, Grief, relationship breakdown, and I have worked too with many facing Addiction, Work-related issues, and those who are unable to move forward in their lives and need time and support in finding their way forward. I am passionate about and committed to guiding you to find a way that is supportive for you and helps you turn towards making the changes in your life that have not been possible to do alone.
I work with a broad range of clients having built up years of experience in working with clients from many different settings. I particularly support those who need to rebuild their lives after Trauma, Loss, Grief, relationship breakdown, and I have worked too with many facing Addiction, Work-related issues, and those who are unable to move forward in their lives and need time and support in finding their way forward. I am passionate about and committed to guiding you to find a way that is supportive for you and helps you turn towards making the changes in your life that have not been possible to do alone.
Hi, I'm Andrew, an integrative counsellor offering online and telephone support. I specialise in anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and LGBT+ issues. My approach is empathetic and client-centred, providing a safe, non-judgmental space for healing.
Hi, I'm Andrew, an integrative counsellor offering online and telephone support. I specialise in anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and LGBT+ issues. My approach is empathetic and client-centred, providing a safe, non-judgmental space for healing.
Perhaps you're feeling down; depressed, anxious, confused, overwhelmed, stuck or lonely. Maybe you're unsure about a relationship, challenged by life transitions or a relationship breakdown.You might be struggling with childhood trauma, parenting,adoption, infertility, loss and identity issues. Or just feeling that you aren't living the life you deserve. Life gets tough sometimes, yet out of our vulnerabilities lie our strength. Therapy is a process of self-discovery & growth that helps you to understand aspects of your life that may be holding you back, heal and ignite passion and fulfilment. I have faith and welcome you as you are
Perhaps you're feeling down; depressed, anxious, confused, overwhelmed, stuck or lonely. Maybe you're unsure about a relationship, challenged by life transitions or a relationship breakdown.You might be struggling with childhood trauma, parenting,adoption, infertility, loss and identity issues. Or just feeling that you aren't living the life you deserve. Life gets tough sometimes, yet out of our vulnerabilities lie our strength. Therapy is a process of self-discovery & growth that helps you to understand aspects of your life that may be holding you back, heal and ignite passion and fulfilment. I have faith and welcome you as you are
I offer a safe and non-judgemental space for you to explore difficult and even traumatic events in your life. A place to process sudden changes in your life, or a place to grieve. A place to discover the patterns that you might have developed over time as a way to try protect yourself, and a place that facilitates change to get you closer to your true self, where you will be able to find harmony between what you think, feel and do. A place to explore your feelings and find a way of being that works for you, which might help to relieve symptoms of depression, anxiety, and feelings of anger and fear.
I offer a safe and non-judgemental space for you to explore difficult and even traumatic events in your life. A place to process sudden changes in your life, or a place to grieve. A place to discover the patterns that you might have developed over time as a way to try protect yourself, and a place that facilitates change to get you closer to your true self, where you will be able to find harmony between what you think, feel and do. A place to explore your feelings and find a way of being that works for you, which might help to relieve symptoms of depression, anxiety, and feelings of anger and fear.
I adopt a trauma sensitive approach to my work, combining EMDR with Brainspotting, Somatic awareness, Parts Works & EFT approaches.
Stuck in patterns that don't seem to change? Anxiety never seems to settle? Or struggling in your relationships. Often these roots trace back to early relationships- moments when you didn't feel fully safe, seen or supported.
I'm a UKCP Reg. Psychotherapist and EMDR Europe Consultant with 26 years of experience. I specialise in PTSD/Complex Trauma & relationship therapy, working
with attachment & childhood wounds, difficulty trusting, communicating and dealing with unhelpful patterns.
I work online with adults across the UK-individuals and couples, in heterosexual, same sex & consensually non-monogamous relationships.
I adopt a trauma sensitive approach to my work, combining EMDR with Brainspotting, Somatic awareness, Parts Works & EFT approaches.
Stuck in patterns that don't seem to change? Anxiety never seems to settle? Or struggling in your relationships. Often these roots trace back to early relationships- moments when you didn't feel fully safe, seen or supported.
I'm a UKCP Reg. Psychotherapist and EMDR Europe Consultant with 26 years of experience. I specialise in PTSD/Complex Trauma & relationship therapy, working
with attachment & childhood wounds, difficulty trusting, communicating and dealing with unhelpful patterns.
I work online with adults across the UK-individuals and couples, in heterosexual, same sex & consensually non-monogamous relationships.
You might look like you’re doing fine — you keep things together, show up for others, and push through. But inside, something feels off. Maybe you feel stuck, restless, or disconnected from yourself, unsure what’s next or why you can’t quite feel at ease.
Therapy with me is a space to slow down and reconnect with what’s really going on beneath the surface. We’ll explore your thoughts, emotions, and the way your body holds tension and patterns from the past — not to stay there, but to help you release what no longer serves you and create space for something new.
You might look like you’re doing fine — you keep things together, show up for others, and push through. But inside, something feels off. Maybe you feel stuck, restless, or disconnected from yourself, unsure what’s next or why you can’t quite feel at ease.
Therapy with me is a space to slow down and reconnect with what’s really going on beneath the surface. We’ll explore your thoughts, emotions, and the way your body holds tension and patterns from the past — not to stay there, but to help you release what no longer serves you and create space for something new.
I also have 20 years of meditation experience and therefore include mindfulness and somatic based reflective practices in the sessions
Do you experience anxiety, depression, grief, emptiness or anger? Do you feel alone or overwhelmed by these feelings ? Most people do and most people feel they have no other option but to stay feeling that way. The truth is that everyone will experience difficulties and difficult situations either in their personal or work life. Some are harder to deal with on your own. A friendly, experienced, listening ear can really make a positive difference to your life.
I also have 20 years of meditation experience and therefore include mindfulness and somatic based reflective practices in the sessions
Do you experience anxiety, depression, grief, emptiness or anger? Do you feel alone or overwhelmed by these feelings ? Most people do and most people feel they have no other option but to stay feeling that way. The truth is that everyone will experience difficulties and difficult situations either in their personal or work life. Some are harder to deal with on your own. A friendly, experienced, listening ear can really make a positive difference to your life.
Since you're reading this page then I imagine you’d like some aspects of your life to be different and you're wondering if I - or therapy - can help you. Your concerns may be about difficult feelings that feel overwhelming. You may be finding it a challenge to like yourself or perhaps you're struggling with relationships. Or you may be coming to terms with a trauma or a loss in your life and are looking to process your experience and see a way forward. We come to therapy for a myriad of reasons.
Since you're reading this page then I imagine you’d like some aspects of your life to be different and you're wondering if I - or therapy - can help you. Your concerns may be about difficult feelings that feel overwhelming. You may be finding it a challenge to like yourself or perhaps you're struggling with relationships. Or you may be coming to terms with a trauma or a loss in your life and are looking to process your experience and see a way forward. We come to therapy for a myriad of reasons.
You thought things would feel easier by the time you reached this age.
Maybe life wasn't supposed to be this hard. You figured you'd feel more settled, more confident, more in control. But instead, something just feels… off. You're tired. Anxious. Like you're stuck, and no matter what you do, it's hard to move forward.
You know you want more from life, you know you're capable of more, but it's hard to explain. You might feel disconnected from yourself or the people around you. Maybe your relationships are struggling, or you just don’t feel like yourself anymore.
You're not alone. I'm here for you if you decide to reach out.
You thought things would feel easier by the time you reached this age.
Maybe life wasn't supposed to be this hard. You figured you'd feel more settled, more confident, more in control. But instead, something just feels… off. You're tired. Anxious. Like you're stuck, and no matter what you do, it's hard to move forward.
You know you want more from life, you know you're capable of more, but it's hard to explain. You might feel disconnected from yourself or the people around you. Maybe your relationships are struggling, or you just don’t feel like yourself anymore.
You're not alone. I'm here for you if you decide to reach out.
Specialise in working with late diagnosed/realised neurodivergent adults, chronic illness, chronic pain conditions and hormonal challenges, childhood trauma, burnout and narcissistic abuse.
Specialise in working with late diagnosed/realised neurodivergent adults, chronic illness, chronic pain conditions and hormonal challenges, childhood trauma, burnout and narcissistic abuse.
I have extensive clinical experience supporting people with anxiety and depression, as well as a range of other mental health difficulties and life's stresses. Whether you are feeling totally lost, or you have an idea of where you want to be, I will meet you at your needs and help you to move towards your therapy goals. I work best with anybody who wants to commit to healthy change in their lives. If you feel this describes you, reach out for a no obligation chat, and we can discuss things a bit further.
I have extensive clinical experience supporting people with anxiety and depression, as well as a range of other mental health difficulties and life's stresses. Whether you are feeling totally lost, or you have an idea of where you want to be, I will meet you at your needs and help you to move towards your therapy goals. I work best with anybody who wants to commit to healthy change in their lives. If you feel this describes you, reach out for a no obligation chat, and we can discuss things a bit further.
You may look like you’re coping well on the outside, but inside you feel stretched thin, exhausted, and disconnected from yourself. You’re likely a high achiever, professional, or caregiver who carries a lot of responsibility and holds yourself to very high standards. Perhaps you’re experiencing burnout, chronic stress, anxiety, or the lingering impact of past experiences that your body hasn’t fully let go of. You might struggle with self-doubt, people-pleasing, relationship patterns that leave you feeling unseen, or a sense that you’ve lost touch with your own needs and inner voice. You are seeking relief, clarity, and wholeness.
You may look like you’re coping well on the outside, but inside you feel stretched thin, exhausted, and disconnected from yourself. You’re likely a high achiever, professional, or caregiver who carries a lot of responsibility and holds yourself to very high standards. Perhaps you’re experiencing burnout, chronic stress, anxiety, or the lingering impact of past experiences that your body hasn’t fully let go of. You might struggle with self-doubt, people-pleasing, relationship patterns that leave you feeling unseen, or a sense that you’ve lost touch with your own needs and inner voice. You are seeking relief, clarity, and wholeness.
I practice mindfulness based Core Process Psychotherapy, empowering clients to use their own inner wisdom to live more fulfilling lives, transforming the way they see their issues. I mainly work with relationship issues, separation, depression, anxiety and panic attack, grief, self harm and addictions.
I practice mindfulness based Core Process Psychotherapy, empowering clients to use their own inner wisdom to live more fulfilling lives, transforming the way they see their issues. I mainly work with relationship issues, separation, depression, anxiety and panic attack, grief, self harm and addictions.
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Somatic Counsellors
How does somatic therapy work?
Somatic therapy is a form of treatment that focuses on how the body and mind are interconnected. In this approach, physical symptoms are addressed because they may in fact signal emotional distress. Somatic therapists combine mindfulness, talk therapy, breathwork, yoga, dance, and physical manipulations of the body to help patients become more attuned to what their body is telling them.
Is EMDR a somatic therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a form of somatic therapy, as it incorporates mental and physical principles. EMDR involves remembering a traumatic experience while allowing one’s eyes to track a side-to-side visual stimulus from a therapist. This lateral eye movement is believed to diminish the painful power of the memory so that it can be discussed with a therapist.
Is somatic therapy evidence-based?
Somatic therapy has been researched and studied, and some forms of somatic therapy are found to be effective in treating a wide range of conditions. Because somatic therapy encompasses many techniques, some, such as EMDR and meditation, have been studied more than others.
What is somatic trauma therapy?
Somatic trauma therapy is based on the idea that when people experience trauma, they can become stuck in the “freeze” part of a “fight, flight, or freeze” response. In this state, trauma can manifest itself both mentally and physically—through tension in the muscles, anxiety, and stress. Popular forms of somatic trauma therapy include EMDR, sensorimotor therapy, and somatic experiencing.